Pronunciation: /slɜrp ʌp/

Definitions of slurp up

verb to eat or drink (something) with a loud sucking noise

Example Sentences

A1 The cat slurped up the milk from the bowl.

A2 The children slurped up the noodles noisily.

B1 She slurped up the spaghetti with gusto.

B2 The chef demonstrated how to slurp up the oyster from the shell.

C1 The wine connoisseur knew how to slurp up the wine to fully appreciate its flavors.

C2 The food critic could slurp up the soup and identify all the ingredients used.

adverb in a manner that involves making a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking

Example Sentences

A1 The cat slurped up the milk.

A2 The children slurped up their noodles noisily.

B1 She slurped up the spaghetti with gusto.

B2 The chef demonstrated how to slurp up the oyster from its shell.

C1 The connoisseur knew how to slurp up the wine to fully appreciate its flavors.

C2 The food critic was able to slurp up the soup in a sophisticated manner.

Examples of slurp up in a Sentence

formal The chef demonstrated how to properly slurp up the noodles without making a mess.

informal I always slurp up my soup because it's just so good!

slang Let's slurp up these milkshakes before they melt!

figurative She couldn't help but slurp up all the juicy gossip about her coworkers.

Grammatical Forms of slurp up

past tense

slurped up

plural

slurp up

comparative

more slurp up

superlative

most slurp up

present tense

slurp up

future tense

will slurp up

perfect tense

have slurped up

continuous tense

slurping up

singular

slurps up

positive degree

slurp up

infinitive

to slurp up

gerund

slurping up

participle

slurping up

Origin and Evolution of slurp up

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'slurp up' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic term imitating the sound of quickly drinking or eating something.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'slurp up' has retained its original meaning of consuming something quickly and noisily, often with enthusiasm or greediness.